Global Mining Guidelines Group

GUIDELINE FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF AUTONOMOUS SYSTEMS IN MINING

GMG Guideline Implementation of Autonomous Systems

Published: 2019-04-18

Working Group: Autonomous Mining

Status: Current, revision ongoing

Translation available in: Russian 

ABSTRACT

This guideline provides stakeholders with the tools necessary to move forward with implementation of autonomous systems in mining and advance those projects. It should be used as a first step to assist companies implementing autonomous mining projects regardless of the size and scope of project (single autonomous vehicles to highly autonomous). It also provides a high-level framework for mining stakeholders to follow when establishing autonomous mining projects ranging from single autonomous vehicles and hybrid fleets to highly autonomous fleets. It offers guidance on how stakeholders should approach autonomous mining and describes common practices. More specifically, it addresses: 

  • Change management 
  • Developing a business case 
  • Health and safety and risk management 
  • Regulatory engagement 
  • Community and social impact 
  • Operational readiness and deployment. 

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    FIGURES
    Figure 1. Mining Automation Maturity Model
    Factors Influencing the Choice of Implementation Approach (Figure Design, GMG Contributor)
    Figure 3. Change Management Progression from Preparation to Mature/Steady State (Figure Design, GMG)
    Figure 4. Hierarchy of Controls for Autonomous Mining Systems (Figure Design, GMG)
    Figure 5. Engineering Design Management Framework for Implementing Autonomous Systems (Figure Design, GMG)

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    RELATED WORK

    Implementation of Autonomous Systems V2 Project

    Guideline for Applying Functional Safety to Autonomous Systems in Mining

    System Safety for Autonomous Systems [White Paper]

    EXTERNAL SOURCES

    Code of Practice: Safe mobile autonomous mining in Western Australia  

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